- Today's Word
Truculent
TRUCK-yuh-luhnt
Definition
(adjective) Aggressively defiant or eager to argue or fight.
Example
The truculent debate spiraled into personal attacks within minutes.
Fun Fact
“Truculent” comes from the Latin truculentus, meaning “fierce” or “savage.” Originally used to describe wild beasts or ruthless warriors, it eventually came to characterize hostile personalities or verbally combative behavior. In literature and politics, truculence often signals a character—or candidate—ready to pick a fight, even when diplomacy would serve better.
(noun) A burden, duty, or responsibility—especially one that is difficult or unwelcome.
The onus of proving the theory fell on the scientists who proposed it.
From Latin onus, meaning “load” or “burden.”